1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
